Minnesota center fielder Torii Hunter scans the stands during the national anthem. He's looking for a black face. He stops after a few minutes. It's no different in Minneapolis than in Detroit, St. Louis, Atlanta, Los Angeles or Chicago. He can count the number of African-American fans usually on one hand. Why should it be so surprising, though, if there are fewer and fewer African-Americans on the field?

Members of the Nation of Islam spoke out Saturday against allegations that their group was connected to vandalism at two liquor stores. The Muslim group's West Coast leader joined some elected officials in condemning the acts.